CARRICKFERGUS Methodist Church’s magnificent new building was the impressive setting for the Irish Christian Endeavour Union’s Talent Contest Finals.

Competitors, leaders, parents and friends were welcomed by the Church’s Minister, the Rev Aian Ferguson who opened in prayer. Mr Ferguson’s daughter, Mrs Gillian Thompson, the Irish CE Union President, presented the cups and certificates to the prizewinners. Also helping at the event was the local CE Union President, Mrs Belinda Gage, who had organised the East Antrim heats.

Irish Union Junior Convenor, Mrs Rosemary Carson, assisted by Caroline Edgar, organised the Contest Finals. Mrs Carson expressed her appreciation for the use of the church and to Mrs Eileen Scoffield for her help. She also voiced her appreciation of the adjudicators, Mrs Ruth Mitchell, Mrs Dee Hawthorne and Mr George Hewitt. Thanks were extended to Miss Barbara Wilson for writing the certificates and to those who organised the tuck shop and those who served refreshments.